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Meaning of kiss up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.
idiomatic, transitive
To pay false flattery.
idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

“Yes, I watched Joe kissing up the boss and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!”

“He kisses up more than he works.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

kiss up to kiss'd kissed kissed and made up kissed and told kissed arse